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A metal rod of length 10cm  and a rectangular cross section of 1cm×12cm  is connected to a battery across opposite faces. The resistance will be

a
maximum when the battery is connected across 1cm×12cm  faces.
b
maximum when the battery is connected across 10cm×1cm  faces
c
maximum when the battery is connected across 10cm×12cm  faces.
d
same irrespective of the three faces.

detailed solution

Correct option is A

R=ρLA, Rmax⇒Lmax  and  Aminimum

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